Katie Brubaker
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse First Assist
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Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse First Assist with more than 14 years of progressive nursing experience, including nearly a decade practicing as an advanced practice provider in OB/GYN, women's health, family medicine, urgent care, gastroenterology, and internal medicine. Experienced in managing acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan while providing comprehensive patient-centered care in outpatient, inpatient, perioperative, and emergency settings. Highly skilled in women's health, obstetrics, gynecology, perioperative management, first assisting, surgical rounding, prenatal counseling, genetic screening education, chronic disease management, and evidence-based clinical decision making.
Recognized for building strong patient relationships while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.
Experience
Nurse Practitioner – Obstetrics and Gynecology - Beyond Women's Care
(2022-10)
Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care for patients across the lifespan in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic gynecologic and obstetric conditions.
- Counsel patients regarding preconception planning, fertility optimization, and hereditary cancer and genetic screening options.
- Educate patients and families on prenatal genetic testing including Natera Horizon, Panorama, Fetal Focus, Labcorp Inheritest and MaterniT21.
- Perform daily inpatient rounding for antepartum and postpartum patients
- Evaluate inpatient consultations and emergency department OB/GYN consults.
- Serve as Registered Nurse First Assist during gynecologic and obstetric surgical procedures.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, anesthesia, and surgical teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
Nurse Practitioner – Gynecology & Surgical Services - Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
(2019-06 - 2022-09)
- Managed evaluation and treatment of acute gynecologic conditions in hospital settings.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies.
- Performed comprehensive preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-up care.
- First assisted during gynecologic surgical procedures.
- Participated in postoperative recovery management and patient education.
- Helped operate the OB/GYN Emergency Follow-Up Triage Clinic.
- Developed individualized treatment plans using current evidence-based guidelines.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Karle Medical Group
(2017-10 - 2019-04)
- Delivered comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan.
- Diagnosed and managed acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed complete history and physical examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic testing.
- Prescribed medications and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Promoted preventive medicine through patient education and wellness counseling.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Macomb Prompt Care
(2017-06 - 2017-11)
- Evaluated and treated patients of all ages in a high-volume urgent care environment.
- Managed minor injuries and illnesses.
- Performed laceration repair, splint application, staple placement, and wound care.
- Ordered and interpreted X-rays and laboratory testing.
- Prescribed medications and coordinated follow-up care.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Gregory E. Gould, D.O., P.C.
(2016-12 - 2018-03)
- Managed patients with acute and chronic internal medicine conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations.
- Developed treatment plans for complex chronic diseases.
- Coordinated chronic care management.
- Educated patients regarding disease prevention and medication management.
Infusion Registered Nurse - Lake Orion Oncology
(2011-11 - 2016-07)
- Administered chemotherapy and infusion therapies.
- Monitored for infusion reactions and oncology emergencies.
- Collaborated with physicians to manage complex oncology patients.
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse - Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
(2012-01 - 2016-10)
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient oncology care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Clinical Decision Unit Registered Nurse - St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
(2011-11 - 2014-05)
- Provided acute observation and medical-surgical nursing care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - Baker College
